First Known Use: 14th century
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bounteous
adjective boun·te·ous \ˈbau̇n-tē-əs\
: giving or providing many desired things
Full Definition of BOUNTEOUS
1
: giving or disposed to give freely
2
: liberally bestowed
— boun·te·ous·ly adverb
— boun·te·ous·ness noun
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Origin of BOUNTEOUS
Middle English bountevous, bounteuous, from Anglo-French bontive kind, from bunté
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bounteous
adjective boun·te·ous \ˈbau̇n-tē-əs\
Definition of BOUNTEOUS for Kids
1
: generous 1 <a bounteous host>
2
: given in plenty : abundant <a bounteous harvest>
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